Ariens PLUS 937 Series User manual

PLUS
A
SAFETY
MESSAGE
A
The
product
for
which
you
have
tequestad
Information
or
replacement
parte
ls
nol
a
current
produci
Tho
replacement
madals
Incorporate
produci
designs,
atlety
features,
gafety
instructions
or
warhings
which
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sent
Me
iniest
“Stale
Of
The
Art”
devetop-
menis,
For
your
safety
and
haee
argund
you
please
contact
your
naa
rest
Artens/Gravely
Dealer
for
à
damanatration
of
the
current
Product
safety
proviaions
and
features.
Series
Sno-Thro *
Owner's
Manual

A
Message
to
Ariens
Customers.
..
Welcome
(о
the
wond
of
Anens
eourpment
We
are
piensed
that
you
have
purchased
thc
best
equipment
available,
The
care
you
givo
your
Anens
oauipment
will
determine
ihe
satisfaction
and
service
life
you
will
abtain
from
it,
Use
this
manual,
and
the
engine
manual
supplied
as
your
guide
By
observing
{he
inslructrons
and
seggestinns
in
theae
manuals,
vour
Алепа
equipment
will
serve
you
weil
far
many
years
Your
Arians
dealer
will
be
happy
10
supply
any
service
ar
advice
which
may
be
required
to
xeep
Your
Ariens
equipment
operating
ai
peak
efficiency
He
sipocks
genuine
Ariens
pans
and
lubricants
manufactured
with
the
same
precision
and
skill
as
the
original
oquiprnent
His
factory
trained
staff
is
kept
well
infarmed
on
the
best
methods
of
Servicing
Ariens
equipment
and
ia
ready
and
able
to
serve
you.
If
engine
repair
o«
sarvice
15
reqtired
they
can
be
спее
from
an
Ariens
dealer
or
from
an
aulhorized
engine
manufacturer's
service
centar,
|f
service
rs
required,
be
prepared
to
supply
the
service
aerson
with
the
Model
and
Serial
Number
of
the
equipment
and
the
опата,
as
well
as
а
full
description
ol
the
problem
encountered
NOTE:
The
descnplions
and
specifications
contained
in
this
manual
were
in
effact
at
the
tima
the
manual
was
approved
for
printing.
Arens
Company
reserves
the
right
to
discontinue
models
without
notica
and
without
incurring
obligation
The
equipment
described
within
this
manual
may
not
бе
identified
as
ьйћег
stanaard
or
aptional
and
the
various
illustrations
may
nct
all
be
applicable
to
your
particular
unn
If
you
have
questions,
always
check
with
your
Arians
dealer.
Safety
Alert
Symbol
And
Notations
The
allowing
safely
notations
are
used
throughout
this
manual
lo
call
attention
(o
special
information
or
operating
procedures
Understand
the
message
in
each
notation
and
be
alert
to
unsafe
conditions
and
tho
posaibility
ot
personal
injury
NOTE:
А
NOTE
paints
out
general
reference
information
regarding
praper
operation
and
maintenance
practices
IMPORTANT:
An
IMPORTANT
alsatement
indicates
specific
procedures
or
information
that
rs
required
to
Prevent
damage
fo
tha
machine
or
its
attachments
your
attention!
PERSONAL
SAFETY
|8
INVOLVED!
Whon
yoy
see
this
symbol
-
BECOME
АГЕНТ
-
HEED
ITS
MESSAGE,
t
This
safety
alert
symbol
is
used
to
attract
CAUTION:
A
CAUTION
idantifles
safe
A
operating
practices
or
Indicates
unsafe
conditions
that
could
result
іп
personal
Injury.
WARNING:
A
WARNING
describes
a
A
condition
where
falíure
to
follow
the
Instructions
could
result
in
severe
personal
injury.
DANGER:
A
DANGER
designataé
a
condition
where
failure
to
follow
Instructions
or
heed
warning
will
most
likely
тавын
in
serious
personal
injury
or
death.

Contents
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Preparation
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Operation
4
Safely
Alen
Svmbol
and
Notations
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Safety
Prerautions
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Specfeatons
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NOTE:
All
references
to
"Left",
"Right,
"Front"
and
‘Rear’
a'e
given
from
operators
position
Model
Model
937003
Ariens
Plus
Recoil
Starr
3HP
21'
Two
Stage
Sna-Thro
Serial
Мо
000101
and
up
This
manual
covers
the
above
model
Specific
Model
and
Serial
Numbers
af
your
сдшртет
аға
on
a
label
on
uni
Record
numbers
below
and
usa
them
whenever
parts
or
service
are
requirad
Sno
-
Thre
Model
Number
-
Sno
-
Thro
Serial
Number
-
Engine
-
Model
Number
-
Engine
Serial
Number
-
Safety
Precautions
Training
Head
and
understand
this
Owners
Manual
ana
engine
instructions
before
operating
unit
Be
thoroughly
familiar
with
santrols
and
proper
use
of
equipment,
Know
how
to
stop
unit
and
disengage
control
quickly
in
an
emergency,
Usa
anly
accesapries
dosignad
lor
your
unit
See
your
Ariens
Dealer
for
а
comprete
list
оі
accessories
Understand
and
fallow
each
Danger.
Warnna
Cautton
and
instruction
decal
mstalled
on
equipmeni,
NEVER
allow
childran
io
operate
equipment
DO
NOT
allow
adulta
to
operate
unit
without
proper
inatructrons.
Keep
tha
area
of
operation
clear
of
all
persons,
Particularly
children
and
pets
Sete
operation
or
this
equipment
requires
your
complete
and
ummpaired
attention
at
all
times
DO
NOT
operata
unit
after
or
during
lha
consumption
of
Mediation,
drugs
or
оо!
Preparation
Sefore
firat
sn
owfall
of
the
season
clearfy
mark
localion
of
all
pbstacles
(such
ва
driveway
markers.
water
or
yaa
D Ariens 1903
shut
aff
епа
etc.)
sp
thal
they
сап
Бе
avaided
when
throwmg
snow
Thoroughly
inspect
and
clear
work
area
of
objacts
which
might
be
picked
up
and
thrown
|
Remove
all
deormats,
Sleds,
boards,
wires,
bones
and
ather
foreign
objects
Wear
adequate
winter
ouler
garments,
gloves
and
rubber
footwear
which
will
improve
footing
on
Slippery
surfaces.
Wenr
eye
protection
such
as
safety
doggies
to
protect
cys
from
objects
thai
may
be
thrown
from
machine.
DO
NOT
wear
loose
clothing
or
scarves
that
may
gal
caught
In
totaling
parta
of
unt
Gasolina
14
highly
flammable
and
its
vapors
ага
exploswe.
Handle
with
care
Use
en
approved
(RED)
fual
container
NEVER
allow
smoking
materials,
sparks
or
flame
(malch.
pilot
light,
etc.)
near
equipment
or
fuel
container,
Check
fucl
supply
before
slanting
engine.
Fill
fuel
tank
outdoors
with
axtreme
care;
DO
NOT
fill
fuel
lank
indoors
when
engina
is
running
or
while
engina
is
still
hat
from
operation
Replace
fuel
cap
securely
and
wipe
spilled
fuel
before
starting
engine.
Part
Number
037002
Printed
|n
U.S.A.
4/03

Safety
Precautions
(Continued)
DO
NOT
use
unit
or
laose
graves
that
may
be
picked
up
and
threwn
out
discharge
cnute
causing
damage
аг
Injury
NEVER
attempt
+2
make
any
adjustments
to
unit
while
énging
is
running fexcept
where
Specificaily
‘Boammende
cd.
Operation
DO
NOT
put
hanas
ar
feet
near
rotaling
parts
Keop
clear
of
discharge
cpeniny
ai
ali
times
Check
function
of
all
controis
befare
staring
engine.
Keep
all
safely
devices
and
guards
in
position
and
Oparaling
properly
cr
personal
Injury
may
resul,
Open
doors
If
anors
15
run
In
garage,
exhaust
fumes
are
dangerous.
DO
МОТ
run
engine
m
an
enclosed
area
Operate
equipmen
only
when
there
is
gaad
visibility
and
light,
Always
be
sure
of
your
fooling
(walk
never
run),
Exereisa
caution
to
avoid
slipping
or
falling
Disengage
power
"о
auger/impeller
when
und
із
beina
transported
aris
not
in
Les
DO
NOT
overtoau
machine
capacity
by
attempting
to
clear
snow
at
too
fast
a
rate
NEVER
direc
discharge
of
matenal
taward
bystanders
nor
аам
anyone
:n
frant
of
equipment
whila
unit
15
In
aperation
Ba
familiar
with
aree
of
oporatian
Stay
alert
For
holes,
rocks,
roots
and
hidden
hazards
in
area
of
operation,
Exercise
extreme
caution
when
operating
on
ar
crossing
gravel
dnves,
walks
or
roads.
Stay
alert
ку
hazards
and
traffic
ОО
NOT
operate
unit
nenr
glass
encíosurea,
automsbiles,
window
wells
drop-affa,
exc
,
wilhout
proper
adjustment
of
discharge
direcion
and
angle
DO
NOT
clear
snaw
across
fate
of
slopes.
Exercise
extreme
caution
when
changing
direction
on
slopes.
DO
NOT
attempl
fo
clear
steap
glapes
Stop
engine,
remove
key
and
wait
(сг
moving
parta
io
stop
before
leaving
operator's
position
far
any
reason
sich
as
unclogging
augsrámpoller
housing
or
discharge
chute,
when
making
any
repairs,
adjustments
INSPECUONS
or
claaning
unit
DO
NOT
louch
equiprneni
parts
which
might
be
het
from
operation
Before
attempling
to
maintain.
adjust
ar
service
allow
such
parts
to
caol.
If
equipment
vibrates
abnormatly
disengage
attachment,
stop
engine
at
once,
und
removes
key.
Abnormal
vibration
Is
à
warming
of
trouble,
Repair
any
damage
before
restarting
unit
Atter
striking
a
foreign
object.
stop
engine,
remove
kay
апа
wait
[or
moving
parts
ta
stop
before
feaving
operator's
position
=
Thoraughiy
Іпаресі
unit
for
any
damage
and
repair
damage
before
restariing
and
Operating
unit,
Нил
unit
a
fow
minutes
after
throwing
snow
to
prevent
freeze
up
of
auger/impaller
in
housing
Take
all
possible
precautions
when
leaving
unit
Unattended,
auch
as
disengaging
power
to
aftachment,
stopping
engine
and
removing
key
16
prevent
unauthonzed
use,
Maintenance
and
Storage
DO
NOT
change
engine
gavemor
satung
ar
overspeed
engine
Keep
all
nuts,
bolta
and
screws
trghl
and
be
sure
Oquipmant
13
In
safe
working
condilion
Check
all
hardware
at
regular
intervals.
Refer
to
Owners
Manual
for
important
instructons
if
Sna-
Thro
1810
be
stored
for
extended
репова
Never
alore
equipment
wih
fuel
in
tank
inside
a
bulkling
where
fumes
may
reach
an
open
flame
ar
Sparc
Allow
елате
to
cool
bafare
storing
іп
any
enclosure.
Maintain
от
replace
safety
and
instruciion
decals
aa
necessary

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Preparation
For
Operation
CUSTOMER
WARNING:
.f
your
Arana
Plus
£no-
Thro
was
NOT
assombled
or
adjusteo
ny
an
Authorized
Ariens
Coaler,
additional
assembly
critical
lo
your
safety
15
requéred
prior
16
Ihe
operation
ot
yaur
sno-thre
Carefully
follow
the
'Preparation
tcr
Operation'
section
of
yaur
Owners
Manuel
for
assembly
and
adjustment
Instructions,
|f
you
have
any
aifficuily
or
questions
regarsing
the
assembly
or
adjustment
of
your
Anens
Plus
SnoThro,
immediately
consult
an
Authorized
Ariens
Dealer
for
asarstance
DO
NOT
OPERATE
YOUR
ARIENS
PLUS
SNO-THRO
UNTIL
YOU
HAVE
CCMPLETED
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
ІМ
THE
"PREPARATEON
FOR
OPERATION’
SECTION
OF
THE
OWNER'S
MANUAL
AND
HAVE
THOROUGHLY
READ
THE
ENTIRE
OV/NER'S
MANUAL.
If
your
Arians
Plus
Sno-Thro
was
agsemblod
and
adiusted
by
an
Authorized
Ariens
Dealer
your
Ariens
Dealer
іа
expected
tp
have
complatea
thesa
preparation
for
operation
snstrucuons
before
delivery
of
your
sno-thra.
The
preperation
information
is
meluded
in
your
Gymers
Manual
so
that
you and
your
Dealar
may
review
it
together
NOTE:
All
references
to
"Left",
"Aight",
'
Front"
and
"Rear"
are
given
from
operators
nositian,
WARNING:
Failure
to
{оо
all
Instructions
A
could
result
|n
personal
injury
and/or
damage
to
sno-thro.
Remova
wire
from
spark
plug
before
attempting
any
adjustment
or
assembly
procedure,
IMPORTANT:
2
cycle
angines
require
Ihat
oll
Бе
maxed
with
fuel
Refer
to
Fuel
in
Operation
Section
of
thia
manual
for
recommended
mixture.
Discharge Chute
Remove
rear
сар
screws
and
nuts
from
rear
ol
discharge
chute,
tip
discharge
chute
up
and
install
hardware
just
feamoved.
Tighten
hardware
at
tear
of
discharge
chute
First
then
at
sides
Discharge
Chute
Crank
With
discharge
chute
facing
forward
remove
onqing
cover
With
knob
down,
place
Discharge
Chute
Crank
rod
through
hole
in
dash
panel
and
into
pinion
on
discharge
chute
Secure
with
hair
pin.
Replace
angine
cover
Handlebar
Attach
upper
handlebar
to
lower
using
washors,
lack
washers,
lock
bars
and
knobs
Refer
to
Ad|ustmants
Section
and
check
Attachment
Заке
ana
Clutch
for
proper
function
Auger Gear Casa
Check
grease
level
in
auger
year
case
(relar
to
Lubncation
and
Maintenance
Section
of
this
manual)
Engine Fuel
!
WARNING:
Gasoline
is
highly
flammabie
and
its
vapors
are
«explosive,
Handle
with
care.
Use
an
approved
(RED)
gasoline
container.
before
starting
engine.
All
safety
devices
and
guards
must
be
In
position
and
operabng
properly
or
personal
Injury
тау
result.
'
CAUTION:
Check
function
of
ali
controls
Fill
fuel
tank
with
unleaded
gasoline
and
oil
mixture
Tank
capacity
15
1
quart,
Registratlon
Complete
Sra-Thro
Prewarranty
Registralten
Form
and
mail
onginal
copy
ta
Ariens
Company,
Warranty is registered under model and serial number
found on а label on unit
Delivery
Using
ihe
Owner's
Manual
instruct
the
customar
on
controls
and
operation
of
unit.
Emphasize
sately
and
discuss
the
Safety
Precautions.
Explain
recommerided
lubricalion
and
maintenance
of
unil
Advise customer on adjustments
Explain
Arens
Company
Limited
Warranty
Policy,
fill
out
Original
Purchaser
Hagislration
Card
Parts
and
Repair
Manuals
order
Form
and
return
to
Arians
Company
Place
Model
and
Senai
Number
on
pago
(1)
of
this
manual.
Give
customor
his
Owners
Manual
and
advise
him
fo
thoroughly
read
and
understand
Sna-Thro
Owners
Manuals

Controls
and
Features
1,
Chute
Deflector
9
Chute
Crank
2
Discharge
Chute
10
Koy
Switch
3
Augerlmpeller
Housing
11
Choke
4.
Auger
12
Primer
Bulb
5.
Impelter
18
Recoil
Starter
6.
Scraper
Blade
14.
Handlebar
Knab
7
Fuel
Tank
and
Cap
15
Lock
Bar
6. Clutch Bail
Figure
2:
Control
and
Feature
Locations
3

Operation
garments
and
footwear
which
will
improve
footing
on
silppery
surfaces.
Wear
eye
protection
such
as
safety
qoggles
to
protect
eyes
from
objects
that
may
be
thrown
from
machine
DO
NOT
wear
lonse
clothing
or
Scarves
that
may
get
caught
in
rotating
perta
of
unit.
|
CAUTION:
Make
sure
all
hardware
Is
tight,
'
WARNING.
Wear
adequate
winter
outer
all
safety
deviceg
in
place
and
all
adjustments
corroct.
IMPORTANT:
Ghecx
impeller
ia
be
sure
it
is
not
frozon
Wilh
key
in
Па
off
position
move
clutch
bail
to
engaged
position,
and
pull
тесен!
garer
If
impeller
14
frozen,
(can
not
pull
гесе
sianer)
move
Sno-Thro
to
a
heated
araa
and
thaw
to
prevent
possible
damage
to
unit
NOTE:
This
proauet
is
equipped
with
an
internal
camüustion
engine.
DO
NOT
use
unit
on
or
near
any
unimproved
forest-caverad
or
brish-covered
land
unless
exhaust
systern
15
equipped
with
a
spark
arrester
mealing
applicable
keal
зіне
or
federal
laws
А
spark
arrester,
if
t
i4
user,
must
be
maintained
in
effective
Working
ardar
by
operator.
Fuel
IMPORTANT:
Failure
to
mix
oil
with
gasoline
will
result
in
seizura
ary]
severe
damage
to
engine.
DO
NOT
use
gasohol
or
Gasoline
containing
alcohol
because
aloohol
will
attack
and
causa
internal
parts
to
detsnovate
NOTE:
то
prevent
foreign
ралісіая
trom
onlering
tank
while
filling;
vape
snow,
dusk
dirt
and
debna
from
around
cap
before
rernaving.
T
WARNING:
Gasollne
is
highly
flammable
and
must
be
handiad
with
care,
Allow
engine
to
cogl
several
minutes
before
removing
fuel
tank
cap.
Never
fill
tank
when
engine
is
runatng
or
hot
from
operation.
DO
NOT
allow
open
flame,
matches,
or
smoking
in
area.
DO
NOT
overfill.
Wipe
up
any
apllis
and
allow
Vapors
tc
dissipste.
Use
approved
(RED)
gasolina
container.
Ariens
2
cyclo
oil
has
been
formulated
to
Insure
тахипит
engine
performance
and
increased
engine
fife
Premix
Ariens
oil
(1-50
ratio)
per
instructions
on
Conlamgr
It
Anens
oil
Is
геі
available,
select
a
quality
2
cycle
oil
BIATC
(Boating
Industry
Association
Two
Cycle)
approved
pil
ang
use
unlaaded
gasolina
If
oil
manuiacture:
does
not
recommend
mung
ratio,
mix
al
Ihe
1
to
50
ralio
NOTE:
After
fuel
mixture
las
been
left
stanaing
for
а
prolonged
time
it
will
begin
to
ѕерагвіе,
therefore
shoroughly
shake
mixture
before
using
Chute Deflector
Position
Deflector
at
desired
height
DO
МОТ
throw
snow
any
higher
than
necessary
NOTE:
Tighten
locking
hardware
on
chuta
deflector
iF
it
aaes
nof
slay
in
sel
poailion.
Discharge Chute Crank
or
under
rotéting
parte
Keep
clear
of
ммм...
'
DANGER:
DO
NOT
put
hands
or
feet
naar
diecharge
opening
at
all
times.
WARNING:
NEVER
direct
dlecharge
of
A
materlal
toward
bystanders
nor
allow
anyone
in
front
af
equipment
while
unit
is
in
operation.
Bo
familiar
with
araa
of
operation.
———————————
2
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
operate
Sna-Thro
near
glass
&nclasures,
automobiles,
window
wells,
drop
off
etc
Without
proper
adjustment
of
diacharge
direction
and
angle
Direct
snow
away
from
area
(о
be
cleared
and
with
direction
of
wind
whenever
possible
Crank
rotates
chute
210
degrees
Shaw
is
bes!
removed
as
soon
as
possible
after
a
snow
fall.

Operation
(Continued)
Starting
CAUTION:
DD
NOT
attempt
to
start
your
engine
at
this
time.
Thoroughly
read
this
entire
Owner's
Mandal
and
engine
manufacturers
operating
instructions
first.
NOTE:
Try
out
each
control
without
funning
engina
lo
see
how
they
wark
and
wha
thev
do,
y OFF
D —
Figure 3: Engine Ignition
Engine Ignition
WARNING:
If.
equipment
vibrates
abnormally
disengage
attachment,
atop
engine
at
once,
and
remove
key.
Abnormal
vibration
16
a
warning
of
trouble.
Repair
any
damage
before
restarting
unit.
T
CAUTION:
Turn
Key
"OFF"
and
remove
ıt
before
attempting
any
malntenanca,
adjustment
or
leaving
unit
unattended.
To
stat
engine,
place
Key
in
Switeh
and
tum
it
clackwiso
to
"RUN"
nosilion
Choke
Pull
choke
centra
to
"Choke"
position.
When
engine
haa
started,
opan
chake
gradually
NOTE:
A
warm
engine
requires
less
choking
than
a
cold
angine.
Primer Bulb
Push
primer
bulb
two
or
three Irmes
when
angine
is
cold.
Wher:
temperaturcs
are
below
-15
degrees
Еаһтыпһан,
additions:
ргітгпа
may
be
needed.
Recoil! Starter
WARNING:
To
prevent
discharge
toward
pperators'
starting
position.
always
turn
discharge
chute
stralght
shead
for
starting
unit.
Stang
to
right
of
unit.
Grasp
starter
handle
and
pull
rope
out
slavily
until
it
pulls
harder
this
14
compression
stroke,
let
rovc
rewind
slawly
Ther
pull
rope
with
а
rapid
continuous
tell
arm
stroke
Let
горе
rewind
slowly,
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
lel
staner
handle
snap
against
bracket.
Repeat
above
inslructions
until
engine
starts.
(Refer
to
engine
manufacturers
instructions).
Electric
Starter
(Optional
Accessory)
Gonnect
power
cord
to
switch
box
first
then
plug
ather
end
info
120
volt
AC
receptacle
Push Siarter Button to crank engine
IMPORTANT:
This
eleciric
starter
is
not
equipped
wrth
a
thermal
cut-nui
swich
DO
NOT
crank
engme
tor
more
than
a
total
of
20
seconds
without
slowing
electric
starter
lo
cool
down
for
10
тіпшез
Ганга
to
do
this
can
severely
damage
electric
startar.
When
engine
starts,
release
stariar
button
and
бїзебппвс1
power
cord
from
receptacle
first,
than
from
awitch
box
capacity
by
attempting
to
clear
snow
at
too
'
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
overload
machine
fast
a
rate.

Operation (Continued)
A CAUTION: Operate equipment only with
good visibility and light.
and hidden hazards in area of operation.
Exercise extreme caution when operating
оп or cros£lng gravei drives, walks or
roads, Slay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
' CAUTION: Stay alert for holas rocks, roots
Clutch Sall
fram spark plug after etriking a foreign
object. Thoreughly inspect sne-thro for any
damage and repair damage befare
rastatting and operating uni.
' CAUTION: Stop engine and remove wire
Snow
із
best
removed
as
soon
as
pasaible
after
а
snow
fall.
Squeezing
Clutch
Bail
against
handlebar
engages
auger
and
impeller
so
machine
will
move
forward
and
throw
snow
Releasing
Bail
disengages
auger
and
impeller
and
trake
stops
rotation
IMPORTANT:
Check
impeller
to
ba
aure
it
i5
not
frozon
If
bell
squeale
when
Clutch
Бай
15
engaged,
impeller
is
frozen, release Cluich Gail and move unit tà a heated
area to thaw.
CAUTION: Check clutch disengagement
before each use. If augoer/tmpelier does not
stop quickly, when clutch bail is released,
adjust or repair per Adjustment Section of
this manual before operating unit
During
snow
removal,
auger
propels
unit
farward
while
collecting
snow
The
forward
speed
will
vary
according
ia
"now
cepth
and
moisture
content
and
scraper
blade
adjustment
Efficient
unt
operation
dependa
on
proper
scraper
blade
adjustment
Aaler
to
Scraper
Blade
іп
Adjustmant
Sechan:
NOTE:
When
transporting,
unit
shauid
be
shut
off
To
transport
unit
to
or
from
an
area
to
be
cleated,
pross
down
оп
handlebar
enough
to
raise
fronl
of
Sno-Thro
Slightly
off
surfacs
and
push
or
pull
unr.
To elear an area, run Sno-Thro ІП an overlapping series
of paths For large areas start in middle and throw snow
lo pach side so you do not have lo move t more than
once.
Stopping
WARNING: Tako all possible precautions
when leaving unit unattended, Such as
disengaging power to attachment, stopping
engine and removing key to prevant
unauthorized use.
IMPORTANT: Run attachment a few minutes after
Ihrowing snow іо prevent freeze-up af augerirnpeller
Release
Clutch
Bail
and
turn
engine
Ignition
Key
to
"OFF"

Lubrication
and
Maintenance
Anens
Gealers
will
provide
any
service
which
may
be
required
lo
keep
your
Sno-Thro
operaing
at
peak
efficiency
Should
enuina
service
he
required,
3
can
be
obiainad
from
an
Arens
dealer
or
an
auihorized
слуте
manuracturer
s
sárvice
center.
WARNING:
Stop
engine.
remove
key
and
wait
for
moving
parts
to
stop
before
attempting
any
Iuarication
or
maintenance
procedures.
T CAUTION. DO NOT touch engine or Sno-
Thra
drive
parts
which
are
hot
from
operation.
Allow
such
parts
to
cool
before
servicing
unit.
Englne Cooling
Engine is аг cooled Air must circulate freely araund
engine
from
air
intake
screen,
over
cooling
fins
an
cylmder nead and block, to preveri overheating
Every
100
operating
hours
or
yearly
(more
orten
if
conditions
require)
remove
cooling
Shrouds
and
clean
cooling
ims
Also
clean
extemal
surfaces
of
oaqina
at
dust,
dirt
amd
oil
deposits
which
can
contribute
to
improper
cooling
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
operate
engine
with
cooling
shanda
remaved,
this
will
cause
overheating
and
engme
damage.
Drive Belts
WARNING: Gasolina le highly flammable
and
Ite
vapors
аге
explosive.
Handle
with
care.
Never
allow
smoking
materials,
sparks
or
flante
(match,
pilot
light,
etc.)
near
&dqulpmant
or
juel
container
CAUTION:
When
unit
12
tipped
up
onto
housing,
ramave
enough
fuel
so
that
no
spillage
will
occur.
М ma
Dou t
‘ley 7 Washer
Augerlmpeller 9. Engine Onve Belt
Dnve Belt 9 Prot Bracket
Idler Pin 10 Har Pin
Éxtaninn Spring 11. Bracket Pin
Compression Spnng 12. Pin Plata
Lock Nut
13 Сар Screw
Figure 4: Orive Belts

Lubrication
and
Maintenance
(Continued)
“When replacing bails replgoe both belts at вате ums
Ta replane drive belts. discannecl extension spring ana
releva sompression of compression spring on pivot
bracke*
Remove
diler
pin
rom
idior
and
bracket
then
idler
froin
macnire
Remove wo hair cing from bracket pn Cap acrew from
pin plate and pin and alate from unii.
Со shek, placa uni in я warm location overnight to Allow
ubncant to flow to level Remove filler рша Tip unt
‘anvard until axle is 10 inches of smooth level surface
—ubnaant
must
he
аі
least
up
to
nottam
o:
filler
how
with
unit resting on 10 mch blocks under axle (exlra lubricant
will Not samage gear case)
1
J Be.
Se 7
1e.
-- -y~
~
Aemave nivot bracket али belis {тот uni. С ) — | c rime
VR
(LÁ
3
uo
Install new belts їп reverse order, VA Ww G NC [ША
2
Марр
|
NOTE: Make sure pulleys align If alignment i5 N
necessary,
loosen
pin
plate
сыр
screw
align
belts
and
ызы
d
tighien cap screw TM
1 Auger Gear Case
Auger Gear Case £ Grease Fill
3, Anens Grease
Check
augar
gear
case
iubricant
level
every
25
hours
of
А ;
operation Fill with Anana Сгавве (Part Мо 000080) Figure 6: Auger Gear Case
Adjustments
Anens Company recommenda that you have adjustments Scraper Blade
made by your Anens dealer He has icols and the know-
how
{6
properly
zerform
adjustments
which
may
be
required
to
koap
yaur
Sno-Thro
operating
at
peak
efficiency
Should
you
decide
to
make
the
following
adjustments on yaur Sna-Thro yourself Anena Company
recommends that you сай your dealer (ағ answers to any
questions that might arise,
А
А
WARNING: Gasoline le highly flammable
and Пя vapors are explosive. Handle with
care. Naver allow smaking materials,
sparke or flame (match, pilot light, etc.) near
equipment or fuel container,
CAUTION:
When
unit
is
tipped
up
onto
housing,
remave
enough
fuel
еп
that
no
spulage
will
occur.
16
CAUTION: DO NOT use this machino on
loose gravel. Gravel may be picked up and
thrown from dischargo chute resulting in
damage to nearby praperty and/or injury to
bystandore.
1 Scraper Blade
2 Garage Bots
and Nuts
Figura 6: Scraper Blade

Adjustments (Continued)
Scraper Blade is adjustanle Іс compensate for wear ana
to control auger traction (augsr prapels unit).
Adjust scraper blade equally ts full length if machine
does not scrape сапу or if macane does not drive
forward properly
To adjust &craner blade. 1р unt back and resi unit on
handlebar Loosen nula an carriage baits along scraper
suppor i unit does not scrape cleanly, move scraper
blade гогаагі If unit doas nol drive fonvard and scraper
blade araqs, mova scraper blade 10 ће reat.
NOTE: Tighten nàrdware and tesi unit, Repeat
adjustment às required untii proper operation is obtained
Engine Beit
A
CAUTION: For proper braking and engins
helk engagement, with Cfutch Bail
disengaged, thera must be slack in cable
There should bo 3/18" to 1/4" extension of
cable spring when Clutch Ван Is held
against handlebar.
1 Gable End
Figure 7: Engine Balt Adjustment
11
To nciust, tum nuts on upper cable end until there is һе
Proper song extension and lonk in positron by locking
nula against bracket
Beit Allgnment
Wher “eolacing belts. replace both belts al the same
time To align belts, losen ріп plate cap screw align
pulleva and secure with cap screw.
Auger/Impeller Belt
For proper tansion of augerAmpeller beli, tip unt up on
augerimpeller housing Chock tha idler pin ia in position
with flat of pin toward cenier of unt
Leasen lock nut far enough зо that compression spnng
Ana washer аға free to rotate Then tighten nut until
spring no longer turns freely From this position. tighten
lock nul exactly eight (8) turns to provide proper tension
on augerámpeller belt.
А
WARNING: With rmproper uso Injury may
result if clutch hall 1= released and brake
DOES NOT STOP augerimpeller within 5
seconds,
t. Compression Spnng
2. Lack Nul
S ldlar Pin
Figure 8: Augar!lmpeller Belt Adjustmont

Storage
WARNING. Never store Sno-Thro in an
enclosed srea where fuel fumes may reach
flame, sparks, pilot lights or an ignited
object Drain fuel outdoors away from any
Ignition &ource Use only approved fuei
contamer,
Your
authonzed
Artens
Dealer
Is
traifien
and
equipped
to
servica
your
Gno-Thro
A
periodic
check
up
by
your
dealer
will
help
reduce
your
maintenance
casts.
Inspec! Sno-Thro for visible signs af wear. breakage or
damage
Order
any
parts
required
arid
make
necessary
renairs
to
ave
id
dalays
when
beginning
usa
again
Specifications
Discharge
Disiance
w
9.5
to
25!
Chule
Tuming
Angle
....
21D
Degrees
Clearing Width .... ... TENE. ip
Dimensions:
Impeller
Diameter
.....
-
oo
,8.5*
Auger Diameter .. 9.5"
Publications ara available tor Sno-*hro owners who wish
to pertorm some of thar own mainfenance and sorvice
operatlans.
Should
a
complete
parts
and/or
repair
manual be desired order under the following parl
numbers
Parts Manual
Repalr Manual
Part No, PM-37
Part Но. RM-537
Lubneaté unit according fo inslructans in Lubnearen ana
Maintenance Section of this manual
Сіеап unit thoroughly Touch up all pa mied areas to
avoid rusi and store in я coo! dry protected plana
Remova weight trom wheels by putting blocks under
frame or axle Unit can be stared by tipprng ир on
augenimpeiler housing
Engine
When storny Sno-Thro tor an extended period. reter to
Engino Manusacturers Instruction Manual,
Accessory
737001 - 120 Volt Electric Starter
Modal Number
Sarai Nurnbar
Pars MANUSI ani 4... B 4.00 ва uu ......... %
Нарат Manual .,,.,,0 88,00 ва. Шш... f$
Pastaga and Handling............... тени на ГТ. 3.00
Wisconsin residents апа 5% aalas tax .......... ........&
TOTAL .... 22
Please submit this amount by check or money order
Mall Fiaqueste to: Ariens Service
655 West Ryan Street
Brilon, М) 54119-1098

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